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NYS Department of Labor unemployment eligibility status - what does this actually mean?
I'm looking at my my.ny.gov account and it shows 'unemployment eligibility status' but I have no idea what this means or how to interpret it. Is this different from my claim status? My weekly claim went through fine last week but now I'm seeing this eligibility thing and I'm worried something changed. Does anyone know what the different eligibility statuses mean and if I should be concerned?
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How to file taxes if you received unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor
I received unemployment benefits for about 8 months last year after getting laid off from my marketing job. Now I'm trying to figure out how to handle this on my tax return. I got a 1099-G form from NYS Department of Labor showing I received $18,400 in benefits. Do I need to report all of this as income? I'm worried about owing a huge tax bill since they didn't withhold much. Has anyone dealt with filing taxes after receiving UI benefits? What should I expect?
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Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you file. Keep the 1099-G form and any records of taxes you had withheld from your weekly claims. If you moved during the year while on unemployment, that can complicate things too.
NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - which federal tax provides funding?
I'm trying to understand how unemployment benefits work and was wondering which federal tax actually pays for these benefits? My employer has been laying people off and I might need to file for unemployment soon through NYS Department of Labor. I see deductions on my paystub but I'm not sure what federal tax specifically funds the unemployment system. Does anyone know how this works?
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I had to deal with NYS Department of Labor when I got laid off last year and couldn't get through on the phone for weeks to ask about my claim status. Finally used a service called Claimyr that got me connected to an actual agent. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped when I was stuck in adjudication.
That's good to know in case I need to file. Did they help you understand the tax stuff too or just with getting through to NYS Department of Labor?
They just help you get connected to the actual NYS Department of Labor agents by phone. The agents can explain all the tax funding details if you need that info for your specific situation.
How much are unemployment checks in NY - what should I expect for weekly benefits?
Just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant in Buffalo and I'm trying to figure out what my unemployment benefits will be. I was making about $52,000 a year ($1,000 per week) before taxes. Does anyone know how they calculate the weekly benefit amount? I heard it's based on your highest quarter but I'm not sure how that works. Really stressed about making my rent and car payment while I look for work.
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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my benefit amount calculation. Kept calling and either got busy signals or got disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was able to get my questions answered about why my benefit amount seemed lower than expected.
How much did that cost? Seems sketchy to pay someone just to make a phone call.
It's definitely worth it when you're stuck and can't get answers any other way. Way better than spending weeks trying to get through on your own.
NYS Department of Labor payroll tax form - which one shows unemployment tax due?
I'm doing quarterly payroll taxes for my small business and I'm confused about which form actually shows the unemployment tax I owe to NYS Department of Labor. My accountant moved and I'm trying to figure this out myself. There are so many different forms and I want to make sure I'm looking at the right one that summarizes what I owe for unemployment insurance. Can someone help me understand which specific form shows the total amount due?
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor directly about your tax rate or form questions, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than trying to call during their busy hours and getting disconnected.
Interesting, I didn't know there were services to help with getting through to them. Might be worth looking into.
Evelyn Kelly
The eligibility status thing is just another way for NYS Department of Labor to stress us out honestly. Mine said 'review in progress' for like 6 weeks and then just disappeared without any explanation. Meanwhile I'm having panic attacks thinking they're gonna take back all my payments.
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Paloma Clark
exactly! the system is designed to keep us guessing
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Heather Tyson
For what it's worth, eligibility status reviews are pretty common. They check things like whether you're able and available for work, meeting job search requirements, or if there were any issues with previous employers. As long as you've been following all the rules and your weekly certifications are honest, you should be fine. The review process just takes time because NYS Department of Labor is understaffed.
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